FDA recall record

Novadaq Technologies PINPOINT Endoscopic Fluorescence Imaging System recall — FDA Z-1032-2016

It has been determined that the PINPOINT Operator's Manual does not contain validated parameters for gravity-cycle autoclave sterilization of the PINPOINT…

Class IIclassification
Z-1032-2016official record ID
Mar 9, 2016report date

Recall record at a glance

Official recordZ-1032-2016
CategoryMedical Device Recalls
ClassificationClass II
FDA record statusTerminated
Recalling firmNovadaq Technologies Inc.
Report dateMar 9, 2016
Recall initiation dateJan 29, 2016
Quantity110 units
LocationBurnaby, N/A, Canada

Official product description

PINPOINT Endoscopic Fluorescence Imaging System

Why the product was recalled

It has been determined that the PINPOINT Operator's Manual does not contain validated parameters for gravity-cycle autoclave sterilization of the PINPOINT laparoscopes and light guide cable in the reprocessing tray.

Distribution information

Worldwide Distribution - Nationwide Distribution including Puerto Rico and to the countries of : Bangladesh, Canada, Hong Kong, India, and Israel.

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Additional record details

Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: Letter.

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